Author Visits

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Author Visits *

Ellen Byham would love to visit your classroom, school library, or homeschool group. If you live locally, it can be in person; if you are far away, it can be via Zoom. Adult group visits are also available.

What is an author visit?

Ellen will visit your group and tailor the time and content to fit your group. Thistle, Bee, & Finch, children’s book visits may be 30 minutes to an hour.

Adult and teen group visits may be up to two hours in length, depending on the content desired. A whole-day conference and special event is available.

School and library visits for 2025/26 will be free. Educators may have print costs or craft costs depending on the presentation.

Adult and teen groups may have a cost depending on the content and time required.

Ellen has all current child abuse, criminal clearances, and fingerprinting in place.

  • Educators and leaders contact Ellen with your idea for a visit.

  • Detail your visit with Ellen. Include length, content you would like presented and the dates and times.

  • Finalize all details and advertise appropriately for your group. Teachers, send home parent information regarding book orders etc. Adult groups, get your attendance filled by social media, etc.

Teen Group Visits:

  • Journal Writing

  • Beginner’s Poetry

  • Devotional Writing

  • Book Discussion

  • Self-Publishing tips

  • Illustrating

Adult Group Visits:

  • Journal Writing

  • Beginner’s Poetry

    Devotional Writing

  • Book Discussion

  • Self-publishing tips

Kid Group Visits:

  • Read the story

  • Meet Finley and Beatrice

  • Bird Focus

  • Bee Focus

  • Plant Focus

  • Complete a craft

  • Take home pages